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Offline akaboomer

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Inspired by Lin's Axes
« on: May 19, 2013, 04:09:00 PM »
I have wanted to forge an axe or hatchet since I started forging. So with Lin's recent work in mind and having tried a couple times I fired up the forge to try again. I used a chunk of mild steel to start with, 1"X2"X5". I forged the body out like Lin showed in his post then wrapped it, inserted a bit of 5160 and set the weld.
 
 

It cuts better than any axe I have used before and I am having fun chopping with this thing. Let me know what you think.

Chris
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Offline Lamey

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2013, 04:50:00 PM »
good stuff right there!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2013, 06:01:00 PM »
Slick, dude!
You guys have elevated Trad Gang knives to another level.
My hat is off to both of you.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2013, 08:24:00 PM »
Chris.......
That is fantastic........
Impressive......

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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2013, 09:21:00 PM »
That is a serious axe! Excellent work!
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2013, 09:46:00 PM »
I am impressed!!!!!!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2013, 11:13:00 PM »
Thanks guys. I had fun forging this and am actually enjoying using it to clean up around my property after a witer storm left a huge mess.

Chris
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2013, 12:11:00 AM »
That's great work!
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2013, 07:32:00 AM »
Thanks guys. I had fun forging this and am actually enjoying using it to clean up around my property after a witer storm left a huge mess.

Chris
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2013, 08:32:00 AM »
It takes nerve and persistence to make these things but you certainly succeeded. It really turned out great.
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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2013, 09:23:00 AM »
:thumbsup:  Looks fantastic!!
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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2013, 04:04:00 PM »
Nice work, to say the least, Chris!  That's something to be proud of there!  :)
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2013, 06:09:00 PM »
Good stuff Chris, I like it!
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Offline Rusty Snuffers

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2013, 11:13:00 PM »
Well done, Chris!
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Offline allen newberry

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2013, 04:33:00 PM »
Looks great!
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2013, 07:28:00 PM »
Thanks guys. I have had projects that were a fun process to make. This is the first one that the fun continued after the project was done. If you get a chance to try one do it, it's fun.............

Chris
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Inspired by Lin's Axes
« Reply #16 on: May 28, 2013, 06:17:00 PM »
Looks good
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